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Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site
 

Kurv Industrial groundbreaking in Perth Amboy will create modern warehouse space plus new public park and new development site

JCP&L Support Much Appreciated

28 February 2014

Snow Removal Discussed Again The Issue That Perseveres South Amboy Council Meeting 2/19/14  By: Mariyah Wojcik SOUTH AMBOY- Jersey Central Power & Light (JCP&L) made a donation to the South Amboy St. Patrick’s Day Parade, and city snow removal issues were addressed in greater detail at the city council meeting on Feb. 19. Gerald Ricciardi, […]

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EDITORIAL: The Plight – 3 Points

28 February 2014

Point 1 – As I was listening to the speakers at the Wednesday, 2/19/14 Sandy Bill Kick- off Tour at Perth Amboy City Hall, there was a gentleman from Seaside who spoke. He said, “My main residence was not affected by Superstorm Sandy, but my rental property was.” What about those people who run into […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Regarding BID Letter

28 February 2014

Regarding Virginia Lugo’s Business Improvement District (BID) letter of a past Guardian issue, I would like applaud her effort to rectify the BID purpose and functioning mechanisms. Ms. Lugo’s analysis also expresses that the BID structural rules are clear – yet violated. Whether this state of affairs is a lack of understanding or with intent, it […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: The Fireman’s Museum

28 February 2014

The Fireman’s Museum is a rather active place. Every Tuesday night, unless there is a fire, several firemen get together and work at the Museum. In the past 5 years, we have restored a 1926 Ahren’s Fox Pumper that is the centerpiece of the museum. The Fire Dept. has had collections at ShopRite and has held […]

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COMMUNITY VOICE: Statement from Proprietary House on Dissolution of M.O.P.A.

28 February 2014

Mr. Ward recently wrote a letter listing the accomplishments of M.O.P.A. and noted its dissolution. I am the current head of the Proprietary House Association and in that capacity I had attended several M.O.P.A. meetings between February and June of 2013. This is the reason that I had contacted the City administration to inquire about […]

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Don Bosco Prep Announces Area Honor Roll Students

28 February 2014

Perth Amboy Youth Honored for Academic Achievement During 2013-2014 School Year  News Release 2/21/2014 RAMSEY, N.J – Don Bosco Prep has announced the students who have been named to the Honor Roll for the second marking period of the 2013- 2014 school year. “Students who achieve Honor status are recognized for their outstanding academic performance,” […]

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Spring Auction

28 February 2014

EDISON – Our Lady of Peace School’s Annual Spring Auction: “40 and Fabulous” will be held Saturday, March 29. Our Lady of Peace Parish Center, 656 Amboy avenue, Edison. Doors open at 4:00 p.m…Calling starts at 6:00 p.m. Admission Tickets $15in Advance and $20 at the Door. Admission includes 1 sheet (25) small prize tickets, […]

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Friday Lenten Dinners

28 February 2014

SOUTH AMBOY – There will be Friday Lenten Dinners every Friday starting March 7th and Running Through April 19th at South Amboy Elks #784 at 601 Washington Ave., South Amboy from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. Takeout orders are available For more info call the Lodge at 732-727-7170.

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Free Blood Pressure Screenings

28 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Raritan Bay Medical Center is providing free blood pressure screenings Tuesday, March 4, 9 to 11 a.m., at Raritan Bay Area YMCA, 357 New Brunswick Ave., Lower Level, Perth Amboy, NJ. High blood pressure is associated with stroke, heart failure, heart attack and other life threatening conditions. Take advantage of this free […]

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Healthy Heart Education

28 February 2014

WOODBRIDGE – Raritan Bay Medical Center is providing a healthy heart education event Saturday, March 8, 12 noon to 4 p.m., at the Woodbridge Center Mall, 250 Woodbridge Center Drive.

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Pallone, Menendez Announce $10.8 Million for Continued Middlesex County Utilities Authority Projects

28 February 2014

News Release 2/11/14 WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) and U.S. Senator Robert Menendez (D-NJ) announced that the Middlesex County Utilities Authority will receive more than $10.8 million in federal funding for continued projects as a result of Superstorm Sandy. The funding is being provided by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) […]

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Pallone Announces $9.4 Million in Federal Funding for New Jersey Schools

28 February 2014

News Release 2//21/14 WASHINGTON, DC —Today, Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (NJ-06) announced that low-achieving schools in the state of New Jersey will receive $9,485,864 in federal funding through the Department of Education’s School Improvement Grants (SIG) program. New Jersey is one of nine states across the country that will receive more than $71 million in […]

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PRAHD Honors Henry Rodgers – Perth Amboy 2/21/14

28 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – Officer Rodgers is a product of Public and Catholic Schools in Perth Amboy. St. Michael’s Catholic School influenced Rodgers, making him aware of culture, religion and family.

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Dominican Flag Raising – Perth Amboy City Hall Circle – 1/23/14

28 February 2014

*Photos by Eric Salvary 

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Our Lady of Peace Soup Can Donations

28 February 2014

Our Lady of Peace School in Fords held a A Soup Can Drive in February. A grand total of 738 cans of soup were donated to the St. Cecilia’s Food Pantry.

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“Teach To One” Open House

28 February 2014

PERTH AMBOY – On Thursday, February 27, 2014 Mc- Ginnis Middle School will be having a rescheduled date: “Teach To One” Open House. Teach To One is a newly designed program form this school year. The open house will take place in the “Teach To One “ classrooms at the William C. McGinnis School from […]

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Safety Announcement

We are taking safety precautions in the City of Perth Amboy, and emphasize that it is important: IF YOU SEE SOMETHING, SAY SOMETHING!!
Report Suspicious Activity – Be Vigilant – STAY ALERT! Do not think that any call or report is too small. Don’t allow the actions of a few dictate your quality of life.
FOR ALL EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 9-1-1
FOR ALL NON-EMERGENCIES, DIAL: 732-442-4400